About the author (2006)

Vincent Meelberg (1970) studied double bass and music theory at the Rotterdam Conservatory. Afterward, he received his MA in both Musicology and Philosophy at Utrecht University. He wrote his dissertation on the relation between narrativity and contemporary music while holding a PhD position at Leiden University, Department of Literary Studies. Beside his academic activities he remains active as a double bassist in several jazz groups, as well as a composer.